SpecialisationPostgraduate

PHYSICS07 Physics

Faculty of Science

Physics (PHYSICS07) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 11 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Science.

Credit points: 96
Units: 11
Campus: Clayton
Offered in: 1 course

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

In this specialisation you will develop your knowledge of Physics through advanced coursework; you will also have the option to undertake elective coursework in other subject areas relevant to career development in Physics.

Studies will be chosen from a variety of topics including: Quantum mechanics (compulsory), Classical electrodynamics & field theory, Advanced quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Nanophotonics & meta-optics, Statistical mechanics, Statistical field theory, critical phenomena & the renormalisation group, Quantum field theory, Advanced quantum field theory, Quantum computing & information theory, Quantum fluids & many body theory, Data analysis, Machine learning, General relativity & cosmology, Advanced general relativity, X-ray optics & synchrotron science and Special topics in contemporary physics.

Availability
Physics is listed in S6000 Master of Science at Clayton as a postgraduate specialisation.

Structure

Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points

The foundation studies will depend on your previous background and will be confirmed following a discussion with the specialisation lead.

Core unit

6 credit points

You must complete the following unit

PHS3350Physics and astronomy research project 1No reviews yet6 cp

Additional units

18 credit points

You complete 18 credit points chosen from the following list, based on discussion with the specialisation lead

Part B. Advanced studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning24 credit points

You complete one of the following options

a) Research option

24 credit points

You must complete the following unit

PHS5000Advanced physics research projectNo reviews yet24 cp

b) Research and WIL option

24 credit points

You must complete the following units

SCI5000Master work integrated learning projectNo reviews yet12 cp

Part D. Extended studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Courses that offer it

S6000SpecialisationMaster of ScienceNo reviews yet

Notes

The requirements for this specialisation have been updated since their initial publication on October 11, 2024. For detailed information about these changes, please go to the 2025 Change register.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

1
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of knowledge in a science discipline through the integration of theories, principles and concepts in the context of contemporary science practice and research.
2
Think critically, creatively, and reflectively to analyse complex problems and to generate innovative solutions, which either extend discipline domain knowledge or integrates different fields of study.
3
Effectively communicate ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences alike in a variety of formats in a professional context, and work productively within a team of experts in the field.
4
Work competently, independently and ethically in an interdisciplinary, academic and/or professional context.

Contacts

Academic Coordinators: Professor Michael Morgan; Associate Professor Bernhard Mueller

Common questions

Which courses offer Physics?

1 course in 2025: Master of Science.

What units are in Physics?

It lists 11 units, including PHS3000, PHS3102, PHS3202, PHS3302, PHS3350, PHS4020, PHS4021 and PHS5000. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Handbook years: 20252026